Rotational motion trainer device

ABSTRACT

A rotational motion trainer aid device including a wearable body harness having a shoulder member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more shoulder muscles during a range of shoulder rotation movement, a back member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more spinal muscles during a range of spinal rotation movement, and a hip member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more hip muscles during a range of hip rotation movement, and including an anchor aperture for attachment of the wearable body harness to an anchor point for generating resistance throughout the wearable body harness.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments described herein generally relate to trainer devices, and more particularly to rotational motion trainer devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cable exercise devices are a pertinent part of fitness centers and are commonly used for strength training by athletes. These devices, however, typically only allow linear movement and athletes cannot strengthen muscles associated with rotational movement and torque of the torso. This results in reduced strength and ability to compete. Hence, an improved device for strengthening muscles associated with rotational movement is desired.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The various advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent to one skilled in the art by reading the following specification and appended claims, and by referencing the following drawing(s), in which:

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary front view of a rotational motion trainer device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 shows an exemplary rear view of the rotational motion trainer device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 shows another exemplary front view of the rotational motion trainer device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 shows another exemplary rear view of the rotational motion trainer device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein describe a rotational motion trainer aid device including a wearable body harness having a shoulder member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more shoulder muscles during a range of shoulder rotation movement, a back member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more spinal muscles during a range of spinal rotation movement, and a hip member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more hip muscles during a range of hip rotation movement, and including an anchor aperture for attachment of the wearable body harness to an anchor point for generating resistance throughout the wearable body harness.

In some exemplary embodiments, the wearable body harness provides simultaneous upper body rotational motion training and lower body rotational motion training.

In some exemplary embodiments, the wearable body harness has a sling-like structure.

In some exemplary embodiments, the wearable body harness is made of a bungee elastic band.

In some exemplary embodiments, the shoulder member includes a strap component for receiving a wearer's shoulder.

In some exemplary embodiments, the back member is positioned diagonally along the wearer's back.

In some exemplary embodiments, the hip member loops around the wearer's contralateral hip.

In some exemplary embodiments, the anchor aperture is positioned on the hip member.

In some exemplary embodiments, the anchor aperture is attached to a cable column.

In some exemplary embodiments, the anchor aperture is attached to an elastic power band.

In some exemplary embodiments, the device comprises an attachment mechanism for attaching the wearable body harness to an anchor point.

In some exemplary embodiments, the attachment mechanism is a hook.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure relates to a rotational motion trainer device (“the device”). The device incorporates the entire kinetic chain for rotational movement in one device which provides an efficient and effective training mechanism for rotational movements. In essence, the device allows an individual to train rotation throughout their spine, shoulders and hips, all with the one device. Hence, and individual is able to train upper spine rotation simultaneously with training lower hip/lumbar rotation. The device allows an individual to strengthen muscles associated with rotational movement, thereby making the individual more prepared for competition in which rotational movement is necessary, such as, for example, baseball, tennis, golf, etc. The device can also be used to rehabilitate individuals in physical therapy. In general, the device may be used by anyone for any sport, fitness, or recreational purpose.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, the device 10 includes a wearable body harness including a shoulder member 12, a back member 14, a hip member 16 and an anchor aperture 18. The harness members each attach to a particular body region of the wearer. The wearable body harness may have a sling-like structure that wraps around the wearer. The wearable body harness may be made of any suitable elastic material which has stretch resistance. In a preferred embodiment, the wearable body harness is made of a bungee elastic band. So, when the wearable body harness is worn by an individual and is anchored to an anchor point, resistance will be generated throughout the harness when the wearer makes rotational movements. This resistance builds strength in the wearer's muscles associated with the rotational movement.

The shoulder member 12 includes a strap component for receiving a wearer's shoulder. When the harness is worn by an individual and anchored to an anchor point, the shoulder member provides constant and varying rotation resistance (i.e., stretching resistance upon rotation movement) to one or more shoulder muscles, such as, for example, any shoulder rotator muscles during the range of shoulder rotation movement. The amount of resistance changes throughout the rotational movement. The further the harness member is stretched, the greater the resistance as the elastic band tries to recoil to its original state.

The back member 14 may be positioned diagonally along the wearer's back, starting from the shoulder member 12 and crossing over the back to the hip area opposite from the shoulder member (i.e., contralateral). When the harness is worn by an individual and anchored to an anchor point, the back member provides constant and varying rotation resistance to one or more spinal muscles, such as, for example, any spinal rotator muscles (including any back muscles) during the range of spinal rotation movement.

The hip member 16 may be positioned to loop around the wearer's hip/waist area, starting from the contralateral hip position (i.e., relative to shoulder member 12) and extending to the other side of the wearer's hip/waist area. When the harness is worn by an individual and anchored to an anchor point, the hip member provides constant and varying rotation resistance to one or more hip muscles, such as, for example, any hip rotator muscles during the range of hip rotation movement.

In operation, the wearable body harness may be attached to an anchor point in order to generate the resistance force throughout the wearable body harness. The device may include an anchor aperture 18 on the hip member 16 for attachment of the wearable body harness to an anchor point. An anchor point may include any stable structure, such as, for example, a cable column, a cable exercise machine, a door, an individual's body, another human body, another individual's hand(s), etc. In a preferred embodiment, the anchor point is a cable column. Moreover, the anchor aperture 18 may be attached directly to another elastic band, and the other elastic band may be attached to the anchor point, to anchor the harness.

In another exemplary embodiment, the device 10 includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the wearable body harness to an anchor point. Any suitable attachment mechanism may be used, such as, for example, a hook, a clip, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a spring snatch hook carabiner.

In another exemplary embodiment, the device may include padding for greater comfort around the shoulder area.

In another exemplary embodiment, the wearable body harness can be made of varying elastic products having different tensions and resistance.

In another exemplary embodiment, the wearable body harness may be sized as a one size fits all for adults and a one size fits all for adolescence.

In another exemplary embodiment, the wearable body harness includes a draw string back for easy travel and storage.

Moreover, it should be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.)

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate from the foregoing description that the broad techniques of the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in a variety of forms. Therefore, while the embodiments of this invention have been described in connection with particular examples thereof, the true scope of the embodiments of the invention should not be so limited since other modifications will become apparent to the skilled practitioner upon a study of the drawings, specification, and following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A rotational motion trainer device comprising: a wearable body harness including a shoulder member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more shoulder muscles during a range of shoulder rotation movement, a back member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more spinal muscles during a range of spinal rotation movement, and a hip member for providing a constant rotation resistance to one or more hip muscles during a range of hip rotation movement, and including an anchor aperture for attachment of the wearable body harness to an anchor point for generating resistance throughout the wearable body harness.
 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the wearable body harness provides simultaneous upper body rotational motion training and lower body rotational motion training.
 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the wearable body harness has a sling-like structure.
 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the wearable body harness is made of a bungee elastic band.
 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the shoulder member includes a strap component for receiving a wearer's shoulder.
 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the back member is positioned diagonally along the wearer's back.
 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the hip member loops around the wearer's contralateral hip.
 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor aperture is positioned on the hip member.
 9. The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor aperture is attached to a cable column.
 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor aperture is attached to an elastic band.
 11. The device of claim 1, further comprises an attachment mechanism for attaching the wearable body harness to an anchor point.
 12. The device of claim 11, wherein the attachment mechanism is a hook. 